Luxury hotel in cornwall

Family-owned country retreat beside the sea

Beach hut hot tub and private yacht for charter

Superb afternoon tea with home-made cakes

The Nare Hotel

Discover the golden age of seaside elegance at The Nare. Flanked by colourful gardens and overlooking the white sands and gentle waves of Gerrans Bay, it has all the exclusivity of a private island. With two dining rooms, a luxury spa and plenty of cosy corners, this boutique hotel feels at once intimate and indulgent.

For the active, there’s a bay-side outdoor pool, plus another indoors, as well as tennis courts and a croquet lawn to enjoy. Stay in and soothe sun-kissed skin with a spa facial, indulge in cream tea in the charming drawing room, or curl up with a book in front of the log fire. Or take a trip on Alice Rose, an elegant 38' gentleman's motor launch dedicated for guests' private use and perfect for exploring the Fal and Helford Rivers, both stunning Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Nare’s beachside position puts Cornwall’s captivating coast at your feet. Go in search of smugglers in the tiny coves dotted along the shore. Wander the celebrated gardens of Trewithen, Tregothnan and Caerhays Castle. Then escape to nearby St Mawes or Falmouth to watch sailing boats bob in the harbour. When you return, kick off sandy shoes in the boot room and head up to your room – if it’s chilly, the hotel will have popped a hot water bottle beneath the duvet.

37 rooms

2 restaurants

2 floors

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The rooms

From the moment you open the door to your room, expect quintessential country house charm. No two rooms are the same at The Nare, but all feature thoughtful touches: snug armchairs, magazines, fresh flowers and Cornish beauty products in the bathroom. Pick a room or suite with a balcony to enjoy the sea air – and sublime views.

Pendower Suite

Pendower Suite, spacious luxury sea view suite, two bathrooms, a large private sitting room with balcony, King double or twin beds with blankets or duvet in the master bedroom with access to the gardens, small kitchen, and a separate twin bedded children’s cabin room off the lobby. Individually decorated with complimentary WiFi access. Suite size: approximately 112 square metres.

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Whether you dine in the refined surrounds of the Dining Room, or relaxed elegance of The Quarterdeck, expect menus of fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers and fishermen. Breakfast is a feast and served indoors or outside on sunny days – or even on your private terrace. In between, afternoon tea in the drawing room is a real treat.

The Quarterdeck

Meals served: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Quarterdeck restaurant has spectacular sea views over Gerrans Bay with classical yachting decor. Wherever possible The Nare likes to support local farmers and specialise in locally reared beef and locally caught seafood as well as seasonal vegetables and fruit. Proud holder of two AA rosettes.

The Dining Room

Meals served: Breakfast, Dinner

The Dining Room offers a traditional set menu which changes every evening. Proud holder of an AA rosette.

Carne Bay Spa specialises in top to toe treats. Here you could unwind with a soothing massage or some reflexology, indulge in a manicure or even have your hair styled for the evening. There’s a sauna, steam room and hot tub in a beach hut. To work out – or work off those cream teas – the hotel has it’s own gym and two pools.

Absolutely Wonderful

By Teri

Sherman Oaks California

My Trip Type: Couple

It took 3 different GPS apps to find this hotel but it was certainly worth the effort. From the moment we arrived we were 'in love' with this hotel. Because of slh, we were upgraded to an ocean view with a balcony. The room was very comfortable and each room is unique.
We sat outside and had drinks watching the ocean while meeting other guests. A very friendly environment with a warm and caring staff at every level. This hotel is frequented by elderly guests and on several occasions we witnessed staff assisting guests get out of chairs, escorting them to tables and providing general assistance. What an added touch for guests. The assistant manager was a lovely lady who wanted to make sure our needs were met.
The food was delicious in both the main dining room and other facility. The staff was very attentive with outstanding service.
Every day we were greeted by staff and asked about our daily plans and provided some tips. When we returned, we were asked about our day and we felt they genuinely wanted to know. It felt like staying at a home (but a really big home).
At evening we met different people in the reception area and enjoyed the company of guests.
We decided to stay an additional night and we were given a larger room which was delightful.
We highly recommend a stay in Cornwall at this lovely property.....you won't be disappointed! I would not recommend it for children although there is a pool. It's more for couples, family groups and friends having a get-away together.

Top tip for other guests:

Use GPS on Google Maps, new 2017 car sat nav and Apple app were both incorrect.

Stay date: June 2016

My Trip Type: Couple

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The most peaceful break away from the city

By Nayef from Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia

Stay date: March 2016

My Trip Type: Couple

The total experience was amazing and all the staff were friendly.
Note: loved the fact the owner takes care of things personally and he even took us personally to town when we needed which was a very nice gesture

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Memorable stay for a special occaision

By Richard from Norton sub Hamdon, United Kingdom

Stay date: September 2015

My Trip Type: Couple

This hotel is exactly what it says - a country house hotel by the sea...but what does this mean? It means that they will work hard to make you feel at home (nobody tells you where anything is, they take you and show you). It is an institution with its own routines (tea is at 16.00...always). WiFi - you can forget it. You don't need to have a dog to stay here, but it does seem to help. But then you realise that you can hear the sea from almost anywhere, the hot tub looks over the channel, indoor swim or out door swim? Turn left or right onto the coast path? The spa is small and personalised. You can tell that once we had realised that we were not in a central city hotel then we just loved it. We also realised that this place doesn't do marketing - its take repeat bookings from families for the same weeks year on year on. I do though suspect the character changes dramatically with different stages of the school holidays.